Apply for an identification number for farms that keep laying hens to identify eggs
Description
Since 01.01.2004, only eggs from a laying hen house for which a registration number (producer code) has been issued and which are marked with this corresponding producer code may be placed on the market (exception: direct marketing).
The following are subject to registration
- businesses that keep 350 or more laying hens or
- businesses that keep fewer than 350 hens but market their eggs subject to mandatory labeling.
If fewer than 350 hens are kept and the eggs are sold without labeling and unsorted directly to the end consumer on the farm or at the door (direct marketing), there is no obligation to register.
Note: Eggs that are offered at the weekly market are subject to compulsory marking. The business must therefore be registered.
- The keeping of chickens has been confirmed by the responsible veterinary and food monitoring office.
- In the case of organic production, registration is confirmed by an organic inspection body.
- In the case of organic production and free-range farming, compliance with the requirements for the laying hens' freedom of movement is guaranteed.
Fully completed application form incl. site plan of the farm with all locations of the individual stables as well as the location and size of all outdoor areas in the case of free-range and organic production
Administration Fee: 29,00 - 3019,00 EURPayment in advance: nohttps://www.landesrecht.sachsen-anhalt.de/bsst/document/jlr-GebOST2012rahmenFurther expenses may be incurred.
You must apply for the registration number before you start keeping laying hens.
Processing Time: 1 - 3 WeeksProcessing can only be completed once the application is complete, the barn is on site and it meets the size and quality requirements for the intended number of laying hens.
Administrative court action
The Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office, Department for Agriculture, Rural Areas, Fisheries, Forestry and Hunting (Department 409) is responsible.
- Submit the application.
- You may receive queries from the authorities.
- The authority checks compliance with the conditions (on-site inspection)
- The authority registers the business and issues an identification number.
Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office
02.10.2024
Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry of Saxony-Anhalt
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06003 Halle (Saale), Stadt
06118 Halle (Saale), Stadt
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Fri.: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Appointments can also be made outside office hours by individual arrangement. Please note that individual departments have different opening hours. These can be found on the respective department's website.